THINGS TO LOOK FOR TODAY

WORKING GROUP I: In the morning, Working Group I will
continue its second reading of Chapter XV (Partnership with the
Non-Governmental Sector) and then move to Chapter XII (Technology,
Research and Development). It will take up discussion of Chapter
XII in the afternoon. The Chair has indicated the possibility of
night sessions on Thursday and Friday, given the slow pace of the
deliberations in order to expedite the second reading of the
various chapters under its mandate. Some delegates have requested
the Chair of Working Group I to initiate, as soon as possible,
informal consultations on Chapter XVI (Follow-Up to the
Conference), citing the difficulties in reaching consensus on such
a critical issue in the formal confines of the Working Group.

WORKING GROUP II: It is expected that Working Group II will
resume its formal session today to commence its second reading of
Chapter IV (Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women) this morning
and Chapter V (The Family, Its Roles, Composition and Structure)this afternoon. It is hoped that these discussions will proceed
more expeditiously in light of yesterday's informal consultations
on these chapters.